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Not saying talking to your child doesn't work in some cases but not all sometimes you you have to use a different type of parenting i see why so many teachers are quiting most children in school now have no respect
I actually thought "gentle parenting" was a joke to make fun of Gen Z... can't believe it's real! In fact, I know it's not real in yhe privacy of their homes, or when there's no camera on them.
this video is 10 year old and it was common to alternate the pronouns because "he" was typiclly the default. It wasn't common to use they as a singular. Also this is a Q submitted by a parent so it might have referred to that.
The look at me hit home. I avoid eye contact like it will burn me. I have learned to look at people's foreheads instead of their eyes because to seems like I'm looking them in the eye without the intense cringe factor
My son is a very sweet boy. When first put him school. He’s frustrated. Teacher complained he want him to be perfect. Also school diagnosed Matt autism. So we agree put him at special school. Before no one still if he’s autistic now he looks worse I’m frustrated. I feel like I failed my child😢
I don’t have autism, but I have anxiety. I freeze up, get shaky, and get quiet and don’t talk as much sometimes. Could I still use communication cards?
Pick your battles but Absolutely don't sit back while your kid is being a doormat and letting another kid bully them. Sorry, but not sorry. You allowing them to be a victim is telling them it's ok for others to treat them poorly. Teach them first how to speak up by being the example. Teach them assertiveness. Let them disagree and say no but step in when they are being mistreated. They will have plenty of opportunities when you're not around to practice.
Thank you. Before I was feeling guilty that my kids hitting in daycare and he just 2.5 now I understand what he might going through. Before make him calm down. First I need to calmly listen to him. You gave me a different perspective to think rather than blaming my kid. Thank you for bringing up the facts about hitting. I am little relief now
Yours is the first video which I could actually relate to... I'm having major problems with my 7 year old genius level son just as explained in this video and I am desperate for help. I blame myself and have tried everything I could think off! I don't know what to do anymore!
@ChrissyLynn thank you so much for watching! It's definitely more difficult without support. I would say it's okay to walk away and take care of yourself as long as your child is safe. We can say, "I feel overwhelmed, I'm going to take a minute and be right back." - instead of staying and trying to help while dysregulated. And when you can't avoid it or have no help (it's OKAY!) - repair, repair, repair :)
My son has been diagnosed of autism spectrum since childand has battled with it all his life. But recently taking Dr Oyalo herbs have helped him improve from all autistic traits completely.
Thanks for the video, but I couldnt find anything for a case where a toddler starts hitting your eyes at the most positive and loving moments and follow it with a laughter. He has no aggression at all just having fun. How can you stop her from hitting your eyes? My eyes are truly hurting!
Thanks so much for watching. I don't remember what I said in this video but I would say set a physical boundary and create space. Move away. Hitting is a common stage and it can be redirected but it takes repetition. They can't always "stop" because we ask. At that age, the impulse control is not well developed and it takes time (and also repeatedly setting the limit. I" don't like that It hurts my eyes. I'm going to move back so I don't get hit." etc.
Hi @lolagirl5759, This video clip is from my monthly Q&A. The full recording is available when you sign up for access to the live calls and recordings. courses.teach-through-love.com/courses/parenting-support-q-a-archive-ks
“Look at me!” was used by my mother in order to then force me to do her will. She attempted to break my will. Learning to clear and strengthen my solar plexus now. The 3rd chakra is the will center.
Harsh handling. Impatience. Derogatory remarks. Ridicule of my body. Yelled at for practically everything. Narcissists should never be parents but they become one to have power over their children.
Another thing you should NEVER say to an autistic child is “Grow up/stop acting like a child/you’re too old for that!!” Gets on my nerves whenever I’m told that.
My child has alot of behaviors but I've been trying to understand that some it's because of adhd and she has had a few surgeries that probably have traumatized her
